Halloween Family Fun Day at museum Halloween Family Fun Day at the Museum will be from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street, Marshall.  Free event. All kids dressed in costume will receive a treat bag. Activities include: pumpkin scavenger hunt, ...

Dear Annie: I have been married for more than 35 years, but for most of that time, I have felt unloved and trapped. I came into this marriage desperately wanting children, and when my husband was widowed young with two little ones, I stepped in and raised them as my own. I was the one who got ...

Dear Heloise: So many people don’t know that the accessible parking placard is to be removed while driving. In many states, it can even get you a ticket! I think one of the reasons why people don’t remove the placard is the difficulty in placing and removing it from the rearview mirror. For ...

I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to Pride in the Tiger Foundation for their generous support of our fifth-grade classroom project. Their donation has made it possible for my students to engage in a meaningful baking initiative that will serve our local first responders, including ...

The Independent calendar lists upcoming meetings, facility hours and events in and around Marshall. To have your group’s events listed, email the information to news@marshallindependent.com or submit the information to our virtual newsroom. Wednesday Household Hazardous Waste Facility, ...

Dear Annie: There is a sad and bitter battle playing out between my two daughters, and as their mother, I feel helpless to stop it. My oldest has always been the more fragile of the two. She struggles with accountability and has often relied on family to untangle the knots of her life. Years ...